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Spotted on the Pinecrest calendar: Opera Meets Zarzuela
Morning Pinecrest! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Where Pinecrest residents can actually find affordable, trustworthy legal help now
Also on today's calendar: Opera Meets Zarzuela and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 78.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• In the Know: Vanessa Vasquez Miami Dade Bar Assn. & Florida Board of Governors (communitynewspapers.com) — Pinecrest residents can tap into Miami-Dade Bar clinics, legal aid, and pro bono referrals highlighted in this Florida Bar conference conversation with attorney Vanessa Vasquez. The episode breaks down how the Bar governs lawyers, the risks and responsibilities of using AI in court filings, and where domestic violence victims can find bilingual, affordable legal support across Miami-Dade. 
📸 Around Pinecrest
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pinecrest
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★ Featured events ★
- Opera Meets Zarzuela →
Seminole Theatre, 18 N Krome Ave, Homestead
7:00 pm - Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk →
Hawks Cay Marina, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key
9:00 am
Saturday August 22
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Furry Tales
Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch -
10:30 am - Picture This! 50+ Image Ideas to Enrich Your Family History Story
Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
1:00 pm - PFLAG Meeting
Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
11:00 am - Arts & Crafts with Crafty.Korner
Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch -
11:00 am - Planting Possibilities: Seed Swapapalooza
Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch - Gallery
12:00 pm - College Admissions Workshop
Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
2:00 pm - Classic New York Bagels with Chef Chany Stolik
Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
3:00 pm - Tertulia Literaria
Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch -
10:00 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
📣 Pinecrest Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Red Light Camera Hearing →
South Miami, FL Calendar, 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami
9:00 am - TConnect is Coming to South Miami! →
South Miami, FL Calendar, 6130 Sunset Dr, South Miami
9:00 am - Center for Independent Living South Florida
West Dade Regional Library Westchester Regional - Lobby Resource Table 1
9:30 am - Kids Vote Here!
West Dade Regional Library Westchester Regional -
9:30 am
Thursday August 20
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🗞 Nearby News
South Miami
- Rep Maria Elvira Salazar faces off against former CBS Miami journalist Eliott Rodriguez for District 27 seat (wsvn.com)
- Live election results: Donalds, Jolly win, move on in 2026 Florida primary (usatoday.com)
- Texans WR Jayden Higgins Tore His ACL (yardbarker.com)
Kendall
- Yhovana Gordon Named Chair of HCA Florida Kendall Hospital Board of Trustees (miami.edu)
- Danielle Cohen Higgins secures second full term on Miami-Dade Commission (floridapolitics.com)
- How To Book Hibachi at Home Miami: Trusted Local Mobile Catering Providers (blogspot.com)
Ok Pinecrest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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